Description
A delicious and comforting Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and garlic, seared to golden perfection and baked to juicy, flavorful perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Stuffing
- 1 cup broccoli florets (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken breasts.
- Prepare Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through. Season both sides and inside the pocket with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and minced garlic. Mix together until well combined.
- Stuff Chicken: Evenly stuff each chicken breast pocket with the broccoli and cheese mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken breasts for 25 minutes or until fully cooked and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure juicy meat.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better.
- Flatten thicker parts of the chicken breasts gently with a meat mallet for even cooking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and smooth stuffing.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking makes it juicier.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
